Driving AUDI A3 2006 8P / 2.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual

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IntroductionYou have decided on the Audi Navigation System plus - thank you very much
for your confidence in us.
With this equipment, you are acquiring a highly developed technical system which offers various
choices for entertainment and communication in addition to navigation. All the settings can be
made centrally, using an easy-to-follow menu guide.
W e r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u r e a d t h i s o w n e r ' s m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y s o t h a t y o u q u i c k l y b e c o m e c o m p l e t e l y
familiar with all of the functions and possibilities of the system and are able to make full use of
them while driving.
Should you have any further questions about the Audi Navigation System plus in your vehicle,
please direct them to your Audi Dealer.
We hope you enjoy driving your car!
AUDI AG

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Overview9
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
OverviewControl unit with screenThis overview is to assist you in familiarizing yourself
with the controls and their functions.
On/Off knobSwitching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button (
) for opening and closing the Display . . . . . .
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forward/reverse buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips

Please note that this Operator's Manual describes only the Audi
Navigation System plus and its components. You can find addi-
tional information on vehicle operation in your Owner's Manual.

Some the equipment shown is found only in certain model
versions or is optional equipment
Important NotesNotes on Traffic Safety
To ensure driving safety, settings in the Navigation
System must only be performed when the vehicle is
parked.The broad range of equipment in the Audio Navigation System
provides a wealth of potential entertainment and a wide variety of
information in addition to navigation.
Carry out your settings in the Navigation System only when the
vehicle is stationary. Avoid using the Navigation System while you
are driving so that you can devote your full attention to traffic. Use
the controls on the multi-function steering wheel*
page 21 while
you are driving.
WARNING

Pay attention first and foremost to your driving! As the driver
of the vehicle, you have total responsibility for operating the
vehicle safely. Therefore, when using the Navigation System func-
t io n s , m ak e c er t ai n t h at y o u a l w ay s h av e c o m p l et e c o n t ro l o f y o u r
vehicle!

Traffic today requires your full and continuous concentration.
A s t h e d ri v e r, y o u b e ar c o m p l et e re sp o n s i b il i t y fo r sa fet y i n t raff i c .
Therefore, to ensure driving safety, settings in the Navigation
System must be performed only when the vehicle is parked.
A1
11
19
A2
12
A3
16
A4
27
A5
18
A6
17
A7
17
A8
RETURN
18

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Overview 10
The volume controls on the audio system should be selected to
ensure that outside signals, such as police and fire truck sirens
can always be heard - danger of accident!
General information
Settings in the Navigation System should not be
performed while you are driving the vehicle.Fig. 2 Display: WarningAfter the Navigation System has been switched on
page 11, a warning message is displayed fig.2.– Pr e s s t h e a p p r o p r i a t e c o n t r o l b u t t o n page 17 f o r e i t h e r
English, Español o r Français, in case the display does not
appear in the desired language fig.2.
– Please read the warning message carefully and follow
the instructions.
– Select Accept by pressing the control knob once you
have read the warning message.
A lw a y s o b s e r v e t h i s m e s s a g e t o a v o i d je o p a r d i z in g yo ur o w n s a fe t y
and that of others.
Perform settings only when the vehicle is parked in order to devote
your full attention to driving safety.
Once you have confirmed the warning message, you may continue
to adjust the Navigation System.
WARNING
Traffic today requires your full and continuous concentration. As
the driver, you bear complete responsibility for safety in traffic. To
avoid accidents, never operate the Navigation System while
driving!Instructions for care
The Navigation System requires regular attention.Cleaning the display
– Clean the Navigation System Display with a soft clean
cloth and a LCD cleaner.
WARNING (continued)

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Drives41
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading a memory card
The Navigation System contains two MP3 card
readers.
– Press the button to open the display page 39,
fig.38.
– Insert the memory card with the label side up (contact
surface down) into the card reader slot fig.39. The
missing corner of the memory card must point to the
front right as seen in the direction of travel fig.40.
– Then push the memory card into the slot until you feel it
click into place. The memory card is flush with the area
around it.I f t h e m e m o r y c a r d h a s b e e n l o a d e d c o r r e c t l y, t h e f o r m a t t e d s t o r a g e
capacity of the card is displayed in the open display. In addition, the
file format “MP3”, or possibly the date carrier name, is displayed if
MP3 audio files have been stored on the card and they can be read
by the MP3 player.
As long as the message “Reading card...Please do not remove”
appears in the display, the memory card must not be removed from
the drive. If the memory card is removed from the drive, there is a
possibility that the data will be destroyed. In this case, the memory
card can no longer be read and must be formatted.
If a memory card has been inserted and not played, the data from
the ID3 tag s are re ad in the b ackground. If you star t playback of the
memory card immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the
track being played.
Note
Use only single-piece SD/MMC memory cards. If you use SD/MMC
adapter cards (multi-piece memory cards), the memory card can
become detached from the adapter as the result of vibration while
driving. There is a possibility that individual pieces may become
stuck in the drive.
Fig. 39 Display open:
Inserting a memory
card.Fig. 40 Display open:
Position of the
SD/MMC card during
loading

A2

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NAME (directory) 98NAME (directory)General safety precautionsThe driver is completely responsible for traffic safety
even when driving with the Navigation System active.Fig. 100 Display: WarningWhen you set your vehicle in motion and you press the
b ut t o n , a w ar n i n g m e ss ag e i s sh o w n i n t h e d i sp l a y.
Read the warning message carefully and follow the impor-
tant directions.
– Select Accept by pressing the control knob when you
have finished reading the warning message.
Be sure that you always have complete control of your vehicle in all
traffic situations when using the directory.
WARNING
Pay attention first and foremost to your driving! As the driver of
the vehicle, you have total responsibility for operating the vehicle
safely
page 9, “Notes on Traffic Safety”. Therefore, when using
the Navigation System functions, make certain that you always
have complete control of your vehicle!
IntroductionSelecting NAME function (directory)
Using the function button, a user-specific
directory can be created.– Insert the Navigation DVD into the DVD navigation drive.
– Press the function button page 16. The main
directory menu page 99, fig.101 page 56, fig.53 or
the previously active directory function menu appears in
the display.The function of the directory is user-specific storage of business
and personal contact addresses.
NAME
NAMENAME

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Navigation (NAV) 108Navigation (NAV)General safety precautionsThe driver is completely responsible for traffic safety
even when driving with the Navigation System active.Fig. 111 Display: WarningWhen you set your vehicle in motion and you press the
button, a warning message is shown in the display.
Lesen Sie die Warnmeldung aufmerksam und beachten Sie
die wichtigen Hinweise.
– Select Accept by pressing the control knob when you
have finished reading the warning message.
Be sure that you always have complete control of your vehicle in all
traffic situations when using navigation.
WARNING

Always obey traffic laws, signs and signals, they take prece-
dence over navigation system recommendations.

Always concentrate on driving and pay attention to the road,
listen to the voice prompts and never let yourself be distracted by
the map display on the screen
page 9.

Always remember that data on the Navigation DVD can differ
from the actual situation because of insufficient data or because
the road or traffic routing has changed since the area was
mapped. Do a “reality check” and ignore the navigation system
recommendation if necessary.

Always remember that even if one-way streets, pedestrian
zones, etc. are stored on the Navigation DVD, traffic routing is
subject to constant change. Traffic signals, turning lanes or prohi-
bitions, stop and yield signs, no parking and similar zones as well
as narrow lanes are not covered by the navigation system.

Always adjust your speed to road, traffic and weather condi-
tions and visibility. Never let information about the road ahead
cause you to drive too fast for conditions, for example in fog.

The volume setting should be selected to ensure that outside
signals, such as police and fire truck sirens, are always audible -
danger of accident!
NAV

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Navigation (NAV) 110
Route with stopover (Route plan)
Route without stopover (Single destination mode)
In single destination mode you can drive directly to a destination
page 119.
If you enter a direct destination and start guidance, you are given
the option of up to three different routes
page 130.
Route with stopover (Route plan)
In this mode, you can choose up to three stopovers and one final
destination
page 139.
For example, while on your way to your final destination, you could
have three stopovers, such as: the nearest gasoline station, then a
restaurant and after that a point of interest to visit
page 121.
WARNING
Follow the traffic laws for the area in which you are driving. If
driving instructions run contrary to traffic laws, the traffic laws
always take precedent.
Tips
However, the system will not provide you with any information
about the meaning of traffic signs and signals!
How does the Navigation System work?
The Navigation System works with the help of satel-
lites (GPS).To determine current vehicle position, distance sensors, gyroscopes
and satellite signals are analyzed. The signals are transmitted by
GPS satellites. The acronym GPS stands for “Global Positioning
System”.
The recorded information is transferred to the navigation system
a n d t h e n c o m p a re d w i t h t h e m a p m a t e r i a l s to re d o n t h e N a v i g a t io n
DVD. In this way, guidance to your destination can be calculated
precisely.
To c a l c u l a t e g u i d a n c e t o y o u r d e s t i n a t i o n , t h e n a v i g a t i o n D V D h a s t o
be inserted into the navigation drive. The drive for the Navigation
System is located behind the system display
page 35.
When the navigation DVD is inserted, the system starts automati-
cally and navigation destinations can be entered page 117.
Five differe nt languages (German, E nglish, French, Spanish, Italian)
are availabe on the navigation DVD for the audible navigation
prompts. You can change the language for the audible navigation
voice messages using the Menu language function in Setup
page 170.Tips

Snow and other objects on the GPS antenna or screening by
trees and large buildings can interfere with satellite reception and
m a ke i t m o re d i ffe re n t to d e t e rm i n e v e h i c l e l o c a t i o n . I f s e v e ra l s a t e l -
lites are turned off or disabled, this may result in interference with
GPS reception and make it more difficult to determine vehicle loca-
tion.

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Navigation (NAV) 112Navigation voice guidanceRoute calculation is announced with the voice message “The route
is being calculated”. During this time, “The route is being calcu-
lated” is shown in the Navigation System display and “CALC” is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
When route calculation is complete, guidance is given by spoken
driving instructions and symbols. Driving recommendations are
a l w a y s m a d e w i t h e n o u g h t i m e t o m a k e a t u r n . A n a n n o u n c e m e n t i s
made in different stages in preparation for a change of direction.
Yo u c a n u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g o p t i o n s t o r e p e a t t h e l a s t n a v i g a t i o n v o i c e
message:
Press the Nav-Info control button in the navigation menu
page 150, if you are not in the Nav-Info submenu.
Press the right thumbwheel on the “multi-function steering
wheel with audio operation - version B*”
page 23.
You can choose which language you want for the voice messages
page 170.
WARNING
If driving instructions run contrary to traffic laws, the traffic laws
always take precedence.
Tips

During the announcement of a navigation prompt, you can
adjust the volume of the navigation prompt using the on/off knob
page 19 on the Navigation System or the volume buttons or the
right thumb wheel on the multi-function steering wheel*
page 21
.

If the v ehicle is in a loca tion which c annot be read b y the Naviga-
tion System (parking lot, garage, parking structure), a voice
message will inform you.
Presentation of maps in the Navigation System display
A comprehensive route will be shown graphically on a
map in the display.Fig. 115 Navigation: Example of a map in the Navigation System displayPress the SETUP function button page 16 in the naviga-
tion menu. The route is visible on a map fig.115.In addition to route guidance, you can display detailed information
a b o u t y o u r r o u t e o n t h e m a p . S e t t i n g s c a n b e e n t e r e d d i r e c t l y o n t h e

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Navigation (NAV) 118
WARNING
Follow the traffic laws for the area in which you are driving. If
driving instructions run contrary to traffic laws, the traffic laws
always take precedent.
Tips
A function may not be selected (“greyed-out”) if it is not available
according to the restrictions you have set, or if not permitted by
local circumstances.
Region selectionFig. 122 Navigation: Destination entry menu (main menu)
Fig. 123 Navigation: Region selection
Entering destina-
tion
Section
Region
page 118, “Region selection”
Street within a
region)
page 123, “Destination input street”
City
page 125, “Entering street/city with spe-
cial characters”
Special destination
page 126, “Special destination input”
Telephone number
for a special destina-
tioin
page 126, “Special destination input”
Map (coordinates)
page 128, “Destination input on map”
To p d e s t i n a t i o n
page 133, “ Top destination”
Previous destina-
tions
page 134, “Previous destinations”
Top categories
page 134, “ Top categories”
Directory
page 136, “Load from directory”
Load route
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Navigation (NAV)127
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
– In a destination input menu page 117, fig.121, enter
another Region as applicable.
–Select Special destination page 117, fig.121.
–Select Find entry page 126, fig.131 and enter the
name using the speller, or
–Select Te l e p h o n e n u m b e r, In immediate vicinity, In
vicinity of destination, Along the route or Regionwide.
– Select a subcategory or enter additional data for the
special destination.
–Select Set as destination. Th e s pe c i a l de s t i n a t i o n i s au to -
matically transferred to the route guidance.
– Geben Sie ggf. Enter stopovers for route guidance with
stopovers page 139.
–Select Start route guidance page 129.The special destinations stored on the navigation DVD (e.g. airports,
gas stations, etc.) can be selected.
Using the Find entry, you can input the name of the special destina-
tion with the speller.
When you confirm a selected special destination, it becomes the
new destination.
Selection “Telephone number”
When telephone number for the special destinations are stored on
the navigation DVD, you can enter these special destinations by the
telephone number.Selection “In immediate vicinity”
This special destination
page 126, fig.132 refers to the area
immediately surrounding the current vehicle position.
This function is especially useful for planning stopovers, for
example to find the nearest restaurant.
The list of special destinations displayed is sorted in ascending
order according to distance (as the crow flies) to your location. The
distance displayed for special destinations can differ considerably
from the driving distance.
Selection “In vicinity of destination”
After a destination has been entered in a menu for destination
in put, a s pecial des tina tion ca n be in the vicinity of the destination.
If no destination has been entered in the destination input menu,
this function is greyed out.
This special destination refers to a final destination already calcu-
lated and is useful, for example, when you are looking for a gas
station at your destination.
Selection “Along the route”
This special destination refers to route calculation. Special destina-
tions “Along the route” can only be selected during active route
guidance.
It is particularly suitable for setting a specific special destination
along the calculated route. Only special destinations situated
directly on the route are located.
Selection “Region-wide”
This special destination is not assigned to any city or previously
selected destination. You will receive a list of all possible special
destinations in each country. For example, you can obtain a list of
the possible airports for the specified region.

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